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Recreation Craftsperson - New Forest
| Posting date: | 03 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,123 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2025 |
| Location: | BH24 4HS |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 394284/1 |
Summary
Act as the face of Forestry England on site, by being approachable for questions and engage with visitors in a polite and appropriate mannerInspect, manage, and maintain recreational facilities in line with Forestry England’s Health & Safety standards to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experienceUndertake forest estate management operations - this includes reporting of fly-tipping, litter picking, maintenance of equipment, restoration and creation of various habitats, and improvement of the landscape such as felling, fencing, pruning, and planting of trees and shrubsManage vegetation along recreation trails, cycle paths and car parks through use of chainsaw and brush cuttersContribute to the delivery of key programmes by providing a support service in delivering essential surveys, events, and salesWork closely with volunteers to ensure they have a safe and positive experience in line with our volunteer management processesAssist with onsite communication between recreation and land management teams, franchise operations, neighbours and wider stakeholders to maintain close working relationships and to improve the customer experience
Typical tasks include, but not exclusively:
- Install and repair signs, gates, benches and barriers
- Upgrading car park and trails surfaces
- Litter picking and removal of illegal fly tipping
- Fencing
- Vegetation cutting
- Trail safety inspection and trail repairs
- Clear and repair culverts
- Yard maintenance
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.
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